Damian Languell was woken up at 6:15 in the morning by so loud a sound that he thought it came from inside his house. As he _________ to examine, he heard another _________ , this one coming definitely from outside. _________ out of the window, he spied a car wrapping around the base of a tree, its engine on _________ .
He picked up buckets of water and ran down to the _________ site. The car, a 1998 Buick Regal, was split _________ in two, and the tree was where the driver's seat ought to have been. No one should have _________ this crash. Yet there was 16-year-old Quintin Thompson, his _________ face pressed against the driver's side window, in visible _________ . Languell tried putting out the fire with his buckets of water but failed. He __________ that he had to get into the car and get him out of there as __________ as possible.
In spite of his own __________ , Languell opened the back door and crawled in. Thompson was __________ to get free but he couldn't because his legs were badly hurt. Using a pocketknife, Languell __________ through Thompson's seat belt. He __________ him out through a rear window, and then dragged the teen to safety __________ the entire car was swallowed by flames. Thompson was __________ , though he suffered multiple fractures （骨折）to his legs, spine and face.
Languell __________ that day often. “The situation is so __________ that it doesn't allow me to think twice," Languell said, “My __________ goes out to Thompson. When you are that close to that level of hurt, you feel it so directly."
1.A.got up B.went down C.ran out D.turned back
2.A.scream B.voice C.cry D.sound
3.A.Coming B.Looking C.Jumping D.Heading
4.A.top B.show C.fire D.sale
5.A.camp B.event C.disaster D.crash
6.A.nearly B.completely C.hardly D.easily
7.A.witnessed B.experienced C.survived D.caused
8.A.surprised B.terrified C.puzzled D.embarrassed
9.A.danger B.pain C.need D.peace
10.A.imagined B.argued C.admitted D.realized
11.A.carefully B.fast C.soon D.gently
12.A.safety B.future C.identity D.health
13.A.struggling B.waiting C.shouting D.preparing
14.A.went B.cut C.passed D.broke
15.A.picked B.carried C.pulled D.let
16.A.after B.when C.until D.before
17.A.released B.fined C.knocked D.saved
18.A.thinks about B.looks into C.turns to D.suffers from
19.A.complex B.desperate C.urgent D.familiar
20.A.gratitude B.heart C.respect D.admiration
How to Order Coffee at Starbucks
Learning how to order coffee at Starbucks can be tricky, and if you think that ordering coffee at Starbucks is confusing, you are not alone.
1.Things move quickly as their employees try to serve customers as efficiently as possible. Orders are generally taken at one of the cash registers. You will be asked for your first name, which you should state clearly. 2.. Don't be offended if they spell your name incorrectly. People who have unique or hard — to — spell names will sometimes use an easy ''Starbucks'' name when ordering, like Mike or Amy.
3. Their terms for size are：Tall, Grande, Venti, and Trenta. Although if you order a small, medium, large, or extra-large drink they will still understand you.
For ordering basic coffee, beyond specifying the size you want, you will need to tell the server whether you want regular or decaffeinated (脱去咖啡因的)coffee.4. If you intend to add cream or milk to your coffee, say with room for cream, or simply, with room. If you want a full cup, say no room. Read the list above the counter ahead of time, because they may not ask you which you would like. 5..
When you order, say the size you want first, then give the name of the drink, and finally add the special instructions last.
A.Starbucks is often a very busy place
B.Starbucks offers all kinds of coffee
C.Otherwise，they will assume that you want regular
D.Sometimes they will write your name in short forms
E.The ordering process is complicated because they use terms to describe drink size
F.Finally, if you are very particular about the freshness of your coffee, ask in advance
G.Your name will immediately be written on your cup and called out when, your drink is ready
Elephant, horse and cow wastes could be endless sources for a key element needed to make paper. It is good news for some nations where trees are scarce while animal wastes come in especially handy.
The idea for the unusual use of elephant and cow wastes first came to mind when researcher Dr Alexander Bismarck noticed something strange about goat wastes while vacationing in Greece. He observed some goats eating summer-dry grass and came to an interesting conclusion about what they digest.
Dr Bismarck said： “I realized what comes out in the end is partially digested plant matter so there must be cellulose （纤维素）there". Animals eat dry grass containing cellulose, chew it and digest it in their stomach and then produce wastes. Up to 40 percent of those wastes are cellulose, which is easily accessible. Therefore, making paper from the partially digested material would take much less energy than using raw wood. Additionally, it would require fewer chemical treatments.
This supply of raw material is plenty： parks in Africa that are home to hundreds of elephants produce tons of wastes every day, and enormous cattle farms in the US and Europe produce mountains of wastes.
In order to make paper, the material must be processed with a special method. But it requires little because there is no need to break it down into small parts for use in paper, in contrast to conventional methods which need a lot of energy to break down wood.
Using wastes, we can reduce the number of steps needed in papermaking, simply because the animal already chewed the plant and attacked it with acid in their stomachs. You inexpensively produce a paper staff that has the same or even better properties than that from wood, with lower energy and chemical consumption.
1.What is mainly talked about in paragraph 2?
A.The observation of goat wastes. B.The usage of animal wastes.
C.The origin of the unusual idea. D.The vacation spent in Greece.
2.Animal wastes can be used to make paper mainly because ________.
A.they will never run out B.they are easy to access
C.they are partly digested D.they contain much cellulose
3.What is the advantage of making paper from animal wastes?
A.It is more profitable. B.It is energy-saving.
C.It needs less material. D.It fits all parts of the world.
4.What is the probable explanation of the underlined word “attack"?
A.Treat. B.Mix.
C.Clean. D.Protect.
Agriculture plays an essential role in the rise of the human civilization. Even though agriculture is contributing to employment of a significant part of the population in majority nations, over the years, the percentage of workers has witnessed a steep decline. According to world-wide estimations, not even five percentage of the population in rich nations is employed in the agricultural sector.
Agriculture is still the backbone of the economy in several nations of Africa. According to data released by the World Bank in 2017, the top ten countries where agriculture plays a vital role in employment are in Africa. Burundi, the landlocked nation on the eastern side of the continent, has 91% of its population dependent on it. However, only 15% of the total agricultural production goes to the market. Sweet potatoes, beans, bananas and corn, are some major crops produced on the land.
The second largest employment in agriculture was also registered in an African country； Chad with 87% population working on the field. Other nations which follow on the list are： Somalia, Central African Republic, Malawi, Eritrea, Guinea-Bissau, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Mauritania, Madagascar and Mozambique. Amid the developing countries of BRICS, it is India where more people are employed by agriculture. The agriculture in India can be traced back to the era of Indus Valley Civilization. By 2017, 43 % of the Indian population is dependent on the agriculture sector for employment.
Meanwhile, many developed countries witness less than 15 percent of their population engaged in the agriculture sector. These nations include Greece, Malaysia, Russia, New Zealand, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Australia, France, Italy, Japan, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and many others. At the bottom of the list stand United Arab Emirates , Singapore and Hong Kong, with 0 % of its people employed in agriculture.
1.What does the writer want to highlight in the first paragraph?
A.Agriculture is the foundation of civilization.
B.Agriculture is the main sector of employment.
C.Agriculture is the backbone of the economy.
D.The agricultural population is in sharp decline.
2.Most part of the agricultural produce in Burundi ________.
A.is for family use B.goes to the market
C.is used for export D.goes to the government
3.Where does Central African Republic rank in employment in agriculture in the world?
A.Second. B.Third.
C.Fourth. D.Fifth.
4.We can infer from the text that the larger population in agriculture ________.
A.the more developed the country B.the less developed the economy
C.the more advanced the civilization D.the longer the history of a country
Even if you’ve never been to Phoenix, you know this about the place: It’s hot. But that doesn't stop hikers from attempting the 1.3-mile trek (跋涉) to the top of the city’s famed Camelback Mountain. Signs warn that the trail is “extremely difficult”. If you continue, a posted checklist suggests at least a liter of water per person. And if you keep climbing, another sign farther up declares; “If you’re halfway through your water turn around!”
Unfortunately, many people do not pay attention to the warnings. Fortunately, Scott Cullymore does. The 53-year-old man hikes up and down Camelback a couple of times a day giving out cold bottles of water to worn-out hikers. He has helped so many hikers that he has earned a heavenly nickname: the Water Angel. I’d like a more manly name, but, you know, he told azfamily, com.
Cullymore was on Camelback Mountain one day in 2015 when a British tourist died after being lost for nearly six hours in the July heat. That experience inspired him to start helping people caught unaware by Arizona’s unforgiving version of Mother Nature. “They underestimate the mountain, and they overestimate what they can do, and they get themselves in trouble,” he told the Arizona Republic. If a hiker has a red face and is not sweating anymore, Cullymore reaches into his insulated (隔热的) backpack, pulls out a frosty bottle, and hands it to the person. “It’s misleading that we’re in the middle of the city. You can die up here, and no one would know.”
One hiker who received Cullymore’s water agrees. “You think you know the heat, but then you get out here in the desert and it surrounds you like a blanket,” he said, pointing to Cullymore, “but we are lucky, we run into this good man here.” And with that, the Water Angel goes in search of another hiker in need.
1.What is the purpose of the signs along the hike way?
A.To show the trek is difficult. B.To warn hikers to take enough water.
C.To frighten people to give up. D.To avoid hikers getting lost.
2.What does Scott Cullymone think of his nickname?
A.It’s womanish. B.It’s manly.
C.It’s ironic, D.It’s appropriate.
3.Who will Scott offer his help to?
A.Anybody he meets. B.Those in the middle of the trek.
C.Anyone in need of water. D.Those who sweat a lot.
4.What can be the best title of this text?
A.A Desert-Like Mountain B.Fighting against Heat
C.Necessities for Hiking D.Water Angel
Amsterdam Destination Guide
Amsterdam is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world, famous for its beautiful canals, top art museums and cycling culture.
Must-See Attractions
Most visitors begin their Amsterdam adventure in the Old Centre, which is full of traditional architecture, shopping centers and coffee shops. Don't miss the Dam Square and the areas around Spui and Nieuwmarkt. You'll also want to check out Amsterdam's Museum Quarter in the South District，which is great for shopping and having a picnic in the Vondelpark, The top museums to visit are the Rijksmusuem, the Ann Frank House, and the Van Gogh Museum.
If You Have Time
There are several other unique districts in Amsterdam, and you should try to explore as many of them as time allows. The Canal Ring is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was originally built to attract wealthy home owners and is a center for celebrity spotting and nightlife today. The Plantage area has most of the city's museums, including the Jewish Historical Museum，the Scheepvaart Museum，and the botanical gardens.
Transportation
Travelers should be aware that Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is one of the busiest airports in the world. This airport is located about 15 kilometers southwest of city center. You can catch a train from Schiphol to Amsterdam Central Station, which has many connecting routes. It's typically not a good idea to drive a car to the city center because traffic is very busy and parking is difficult to find. Cycling is incredibly popular here, and it's easy to find cheap bike rentals around town. Amsterdam has a flat place and is a great city to explore on foot.
Recommended Restaurants
Amsterdam is a top destination for foodies，so it can incredibly difficult to narrow down your dining choices. You are sure to find a restaurant that suits your taste.
1.Which place do most visitors see first in Amsterdam?
A.The Old Center. B.The Dam Square,
C.Spui and Nieuwmarkt, D.The Museum Quarter.
2.What do we know about the Canal Ring?
A.It was built by rich people. B.It is a beautiful natural river,
C.Many famous people live here. D.Visitors here are all museum lovers.
3.How can you get to the city center from the airport?
A.By bike. B.By train,
C.By car. D.By bus.
